While the countdown has officially begun and South Africans await the outcome of the general elections, celebs came out in their numbers to vote. Actors, comedians, radio presenters, musicians, and media personalities whose X marked the spot flocked to the voting stations. News24 reported that a higher voter turnout than the 66% achieved in the 2019 general elections was expected in this year's elections.
"Evidently, we are in for a higher turnout than 2019," Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo said. Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi posted a video on her Instagram account reminding voters to get their voices heard. "South Africa, we are turning 30! It is a huge milestone, and I am so excited that we all get to make a decision for the betterment of our country and lives.
"If you've already voted, well done on standing in your power! If you haven't gone yet, you've still got until 21h00 tonight. Don't be one of those people who register and decide last minute not to vote. I'm watching you, "she captioned the video.
Actor Katlego Danke took to her Instagram account and shared her left-inked thumb. "Just explaining to my little one how important it is for all of us to exercise our right to vote and the short history of democracy in our beautiful nation. A lot of thinking he did, but ultimately, what did it for him was the fact that my surname falls within A-G in the alphabet and that queue was a lot shorter and, therefore, quicker.
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